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Investment ISAs put your capital at risk & you may get back less than you originally invested. Tax treatments depend on your individual circumstances and may change
A Lifetime ISA (LISA) a new type of account which is designed to help young people to save for both their first home and for their retirement simultaneously. You can contribute up to £4,000 into this ISA in each tax year, the government will then provide a 25% bonus on these contributions at the end of the tax year, this means savers can gain an extra £1 for every £4 they save, so those who save the maximum each year will receive a £1,000 bonus on their savings each year.
The money held within the lifetime ISA can be used to either pay for part, or all of a first time home or it can be used to save for retirement. Savers will be able to benefit from earning the bonus on their contributions until the age of 50 years and will be able to have a maximum individual contribution of up to £128,000 which can be matched by the government, to a maximum of £32,000.
This provides a logical incentive to begin saving for your future.
You will be able to transfer your ISA to another provider and it should take no longer than 30 days.
You can withdraw the money at any time before you turn 60. However, you will lose the government bonus, the interest on this bonus, and pay a 5% charge. Therefore, you should only invest in this type of ISA if you’re confident that you will be able to leave the money untouched. If you’re likely to need the money before then, then a Cash ISA may be of more use as you would not lose your interest.
Savers will be able to contribute to one Lifetime ISA in each tax year, as well as a cash ISA and stocks and shares ISA. This gives you a wider pool of options when planning your savings, particularly if you’re unsure whether you’ll need to withdraw your savings before the age of 60 but would still like to pay in to a Lifetime ISA.
You can use your ISA to fund your first home - Lifetime ISA rules below:
Full or partial withdrawals can be made from the age of 60. The money can be used for any purpose and will be paid free of tax, funds are permitted to remain invested and any interest and investment growth will be tax-free. Withdrawals are also tax-free.
You will also be able to pass on your lifetime ISA to a spouse or civil partner. Additionally, family are able to pay in to a lifetime opened by a child or grandchild. This can be used as part of inheritance tax planning.
You can open a lifetime ISA with a bank, building society or investment broken since April 2017. However, not all providers are planning to offer this product immediately.
Capital at risk. Tax treatments depend on your individual circumstances and may change. The value of investments can go down in value as well as up, so you could get back less than you invest. It is therefore important that you understand the risks and commitments. This website aims to provide information to help you make your own informed decisions. It does not provide personal advice based on your circumstances. If you are unsure of how suitable an investment is for you, please seek personal advice.